Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) Scholarship South Africa
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) Scholarship South Africa 2024: Empowering Future Female Leaders
About the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG)
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) Scholarship South Africa | In 2002, Oprah Winfrey pledged to the late President Nelson Mandela that she would establish a school for girls in South Africa. Her vision was to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment that would foster the next generation of South African female leaders. This vision became a reality with the creation of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG). Since its inception, OWLAG has been a beacon of academic excellence, producing alumni who have gone on to become artists, musicians, doctors, psychologists, and leaders making significant contributions across Africa.
About the OWLAG Scholarship Programme for 2024
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) is offering scholarship opportunities for the 2024 academic year. This prestigious scholarship is open to female students entering Grade 8 or Grade 9 in 2024, who will attend the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Gauteng.
Afrizan People Intelligence, a leading equity staffing and recruitment solutions provider, is managing the recruitment process on behalf of OWLAG.
Scholarship Benefits and Fields Covered
The OWLAG scholarship offers deserving young girls the opportunity to receive a world-class education at one of South Africa’s most esteemed institutions. The scholarship covers the cost of education at OWLAG, which includes not only academic excellence but also personal development in various areas such as leadership, creativity, and community involvement.
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Eligibility Criteria for the OWLAG Scholarship
To qualify for the OWLAG Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
- Grade Level: Must be currently in Grade 7 or Grade 8 and entering Grade 8 or Grade 9 in 2024.
- Academic Performance: Must have achieved a minimum of 70% in Mathematics and English in the Grade 6 final report.
- Household Income: Must have a combined household income of no more than R10 000 per month (before deductions).
How to Apply for the OWLAG Scholarship
To apply, students must download and complete the OWLAG Scholarship Application Form 2024 (.pdf). When filling out the application, be sure to mention “southafricanfinders.com” in the section asking how you heard about the OWLAG Scholarship.
Submission: Applications, along with the required supporting documents, should be emailed to admissions@afrizan.co.za with the subject line “OWLAG Scholarship 2024.”
Required Documents:
- Certified copy of the applicant’s Unabridged Birth Certificate.
- ID photo.
- 2022 Term 4 or Final Report showing results for all four terms.
- Certified copies of parents’ or guardians’ ID documents.
- Death certificates, if applicable.
- Divorce decree including maintenance order, if applicable.
- Proof of adoption or guardianship change, if applicable.
- Proof of address (Municipal Account or Account Statement).
- Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income:
- Employed: 3 months of recent salary slips and 3 months of recent bank statements.
- Unemployed: Affidavit and 3 months of recent bank statements.
- Self-employed: SARS Letter or recent cash flow statement and 3 months of recent company bank statements.
- Pension: Confirmation of monthly pension amount.
- SASSA Grant: SASSA Grant confirmation letter.
Important Notes for Applicants
- Inclusivity: The scholarship is open to all eligible applicants, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnicity.
- Application Process: Submitting an application does not guarantee placement. Parents are encouraged to apply to other schools to ensure educational opportunities.
- Accuracy: Any missing or false information will lead to disqualification.
- Declaration: Ensure that the declaration section at the end of the application form is signed and all contact details provided are accurate.
- Deadline: The closing date for applications is listed below. However, the application form notes a provisional date of 12 April 2023, for any additional applications, should OWLAG not meet its assessment quota.
Closing Date for the OWLAG Scholarship
- Application Deadline: 31 March 2023.
(Late applications will not be accepted. Apply early to ensure your application is considered.)
Contact Information
For any queries regarding the OWLAG Scholarship, please contact OWLAG directly:
- Phone: 011 884 8010
- Email: admissions@afrizan.co.za
Please do not contact OWLAG if the scholarship application period has closed.
